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governing
/ˈɡʌvənɪŋ/
When used as a verb, "governing" is the present participle of "govern." It often describes an ongoing process of leadership or control. As an adjective, it usually appears right before a noun (like "governing body" or "governing principles") to describe the entity that holds the actual power in a group.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Maya is at her desk while Jackson is lounging on his couch.
Jackson
My new DAO has a governing token that basically lets users run the whole show.
Maya
Stop trying to pivot into tech and just get a real job, Jackson.
💡
Jackson uses 'governing' in the context of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), where tokens grant voting power. Maya uses the phrasal verb 'pivot into', meaning to change one's career or business direction, while delivering a blunt reality check typical of her personality.
Meanings
verb (transitive)
To conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people.
"The council is responsible for governing the city's resources."